• Advise colleges and universities on the effective implementation, configuration, and optimization of financial aid management systems. • Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, streamline operations, and enhance the student financial aid experience through technology-driven solutions. • Lead or assist with implementing and/or configuring financial aid management systems (e.g., Ellucian Banner, Oracle PeopleSoft, etc.). • Configure system parameters to align with institutional policies and Title IV regulations. • Manage data conversions, integrations, and testing between the financial aid system and related platforms (e.g., SLATE, Account Receivables). • Conduct needs assessments to identify process gaps and opportunities for automation. • Advise on best practices for packaging, disbursement, verification, and reconciliation workflows. • Develop documentation, process maps, and configuration guides to support consistency and efficiency. • Train institutional staff on system use, reporting, and regulatory compliance. • Create user guides, training materials, and reference documentation. • Provide ongoing functional and technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization. • Ensure institutional financial aid operations meet Department of Education and state agency regulations. • Interpret new regulatory requirements and advise clients on necessary system adjustments. • Assist institutions with audit preparation, reconciliations, and compliance reviews. • Develop custom reports and dashboards for financial aid tracking, compliance, and performance analysis. • Support clients in leveraging data for strategic decision-making.